12.2 mi
Distance
5,581 ft
Elev. Gain
6h 31m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for South Sister Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,666 ft |
| High point | 6.0 mi | 3,131 ft |
| End | 12.2 mi | 1,666 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
Day use and overnight trips from Devils Lake/South Sister Trailhead both need a Central Cascades Wilderness Permit between June 15 and October 15. Reserve on Recreation.gov or by phone.
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
- Three Sisters Wilderness (Deschutes)
USDA Forest Service
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Sunriver, OR · about 18 mi away
- County:
- Deschutes County, OR
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Highlights
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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